139: Kevin Spencer - The Healing of Magic

One of the highlights of the 2013 MAGIC Live! convention was the talk given by Kevin Spencer. More than an illusionist, this peripatetic prestidigitator is also a "healer". Well, maybe not in the traditional sense, but he has the ability to help heal by using magic. Specifically, over the past few decades, Kevin has been working with therapists around the world and teaching them "simple" magic tricks to use in their physical therapy sessions.

Kevin's short talk made an overwhelmingly positive impact on everyone present. His stories and video brought tears to nearly everyone in the audience as we could see the emotional and long lasting impact "just a little trick" does for those who are physically impaired. And his story about the autistic child...well, he relates this story again in this podcast.

In this podcast, Kevin talks about his career, the impact Doug Henning and later Jim Steinmeyer had/has on his performance and life. After you learn a little about who Kevin is, then you won't find his story surprising toward the end of this podcast as he talks about his true passion: the healing of magic.

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Magic & Martinis' Thursday

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138: Dean Hankey - The "Dean" of Success

While recently in the Reno, Nevada area, I visited with Dean Hankey, the "Dean" of Success. We were able to catch up at the Reno/Tahoe Airport before my departure back to Houston. Although our time was short, we covered a lot of territory. In particular, Dean gave me a couple tips that I will immediately incorporate into my marketing efforts.

Dean is a pro who has done it all from the casino showroom spectaculars to the corporate board rooms over the past 40 years. And due to his extensive performing background, he can speak from those experiences, He can offer great, practical, "real world" advice. He leverages his money making marketing insights from the magic and entertainment industries to give inside tips services and strategies for optimal successful results. He also suggests incorporating free online tools that you can use in communicating with your clients and potential customers. He also discusses how to talk with a new client and what questions to ask to give them what they need rather than what they think they want. Basically, how to sell the experience rather than a product.

You can learn more about Dean and/or receive some Powerful Successful Solutions by visiting his website at: http://TheDeanOfSuccess.com or email him at: Results@DeanHankey.com for any specific questions. You can find him on Facebook at http://Facebook.com/TheDeanOfSuccess

Magic & Martinis' Thursday

Great little restaurant in Lake Tahoe with wonderful breakfast (corn beef hash plus biscuits & gravy) plus some pretty spectacular martinis, too!. What more could you want, morning or night?

137: Alex Ramon - Man in Motion Part Two

In this second and final part of our two hour chat, Alex Ramon talks about finding the opportunity to perform his full evening show in a casino in South Lake Tahoe, "Illusion Fusion." The show has played to rave reviews at the Horizon Casino Resort in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. He also discusses his unique philosophy on magic and magicians. He imparts some good advice to young magicians, too.

For more information on Alex Ramon and where you can see him perform, check out his website at http://AlexRamon.com And you can follow him on Instagram at @AlexRamon or his Facebook page at http://Facebook.com/AlexRamonMagic